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The SteriFeed colostrum collection device is intended to be used only to collect and store colostrum. It should not be used as an infant feeding device as the cap, if not removed, can easily get dislodged and become stuck in…
Quinine has dose-dependent QT-interval-prolonging effects and should be used with caution in patients with risk factors for QT prolongation or in those with atrioventricular block.
A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices and details of two recent MHRA National Patient Safety Alerts to remove from service Philips Health Systems V…
Use the central alerting system to view and search new alerts, as well as past alerts that were issued through the public health link and safety alert broadcast system.
The indication of ulipristal acetate 5mg for uterine fibroids has been further restricted due to the risk of serious liver injury and liver failure, with some cases requiring liver transplantation. Although the temporary sus…
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have launched a public consultation to propose reclassification of Codeine Linctus to prescription-only medicine.
Be vigilant for any suspected adverse reactions associated with use of e-cigarettes or vaping (including lung injury) and report them to the MHRA via the Yellow Card scheme. In this article we provide UK case definitions of …
The EU has taken steps to give manufacturers more time to get certain medical devices certified under the EU Medical Devices Regulation (EU MDR).
Some of the different symbols used on medical devices.
This guide has been provided to reduce the burden when preparing responses to Post Inspection Letters.
List of Field Safety Notices from 2 to 6 October 2023.
List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 15 to 19 November 2021
Crescent Pharma Limited has informed the MHRA regarding an error with the European Article Number (EAN) barcode on the cartons of the above-mentioned batches of Pantoprazole 40 mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets distributed by Cres…
Field Safety Notices from 4 to 8 December 2023.
All healthcare professionals trained in inserting Implanon must make sure they are trained in using Nexplanon before the changeover.
The Wellcome Trust has funded a 3-year project focusing on effective regulation and evaluation of digital mental health technology.
How to make a complaint about a service provided by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
The MHRA is committed to responding to the Tobacco Control Plan and supports the UK Government’s vision for a smoke-free generation by encouraging safe, high-quality and effective e-cigarette products to be licensed as medic…
The MHRA has reviewed the latest evidence relating to the very rare risk of PRES and RCVS associated with medicines containing pseudoephedrine
There is a risk of harmful drug interactions with the ritonavir component of the COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid▼ due to its inhibition of the enzyme CYP3A, which metabolises many commonly used drugs. Prescribers should obtain a…
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